verb Download 🔗Share To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal. Examples : "This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold." material technology industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving. Examples : "After preparation, the chef will plate the dish." food utensil service Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To score a run. Examples : "The single plated the runner from second base." sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To arm or defend with metal plates. Examples : "The medieval knights plated their armor before going into battle. " military material weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat into thin plates. Examples : "The blacksmith was plating the iron to make thin, decorative plates for the new fireplace. " material process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (travel industry) To specify which airline a ticket will be issued on behalf of. Examples : "The travel agent plated the flight ticket for Sarah, ensuring it would be on Delta Airlines. " business job service industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To categorise stamps based on their position on the original sheet, in order to reconstruct an entire sheet. Examples : "The stamp collector spent hours plating the antique stamps, carefully comparing their subtle differences to determine their original positions on the printing sheet. " stationery history writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (particularly with early British stamps) to identify the printing plate used. Examples : "The stamp collector spent hours plating the Penny Blacks, carefully examining each one to determine which printing plate was used to create it. " history mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An act of determining where a postage stamp is positioned on a sheet. Examples : "The postal worker carefully studied the plating of the stamps to ensure they were placed correctly on the sheet. " stationery writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A thin coating of metal laid upon another metal. Examples : "The antique silverware had worn plating, revealing the base metal underneath. " material technology industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A coating or defensive armour of metal plates. Examples : "The knight's armor featured strong steel plating to protect him in battle. " material military technology wear building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading